Planning a ski vacation
When planning a ski vacation there are many elements people should look into, whether it be the Ski Apres scene or the overall vast terrain of the resort. With many resorts now having large villages and hundreds of acres of endless terrain it makes it very hard for someone to choose. What stood out to us about the following resorts is that they all have astonishing features you can't find anywhere else, which will ensure you that you will have the ski vacation of your dreams.
5. Sun Peaks Resort, BC, CAN
Sun Peaks resort is one of the largest ski resorts in Canada. The immense amounts of snow that fall every year leave Sun Peaks with endless amount of powder days on their beginner to advanced terrain. Sun Peaks is famous for their small crowd and small lift lines making sure you got more laps in a day and make more memories. Despite their smaller village Sun Peaks Resort is incredible for families and ski enthusiasts.
4. Breckenridge, CO, USA
Breckenridge Colorado is no stranger to some of you and I am sure you have heard of it. Breckenridge has over three thousand skiable acres ranging from beginner to expert terrain with multiple bowls and backcountry options. With a world class terrain park and fun events Breckenridge is a place where you can finally set yourself apart from the rest and also bring your skiing to your full potential. With the medium sized family friendly village and spa there’s endless opportunities.
3. Mammoth Mountain Resort, CA, USA
Mammoth Mountain is a ski town like no other. Mammoth Mountain currently holds the record for the most snow in a year in the USA and typically stays open until early June. This means their average snow accumulation is outstanding. This combined with their large and wide mountain filled with intermediate to expert terrain is indescribable. Mammoth Mountain also caters to many free ski and freestyle athletes with backcountry parks like ‘The Hemlocks’ and the ‘UnBound” terrain parks. This fair weathered massive resort has almost everything you need for an amazing trip.
2. Jackson Hole Resort, WY, USA
Wyoming. One of the best places to ski in North America. Jackson Hole’s massive, fun, family friendly and breathtaking village is one you cannot forget, giving you endless activities off the hill. Although their outstanding wildlife, long vertical and yearly hefty snow accumulation is what makes it so great. With thousands of acres of skiable terrain and endless backcountry opportunities this place is never a miss. Jackson Hole is certain to provide for all couples, families and ski fanatics across the world.
1. Whistler Blackcomb, BC, CAN
Being rated North America’s number one ski resort by Ski Times Magazine over five times, it is obvious why we have choose this for our top competitor and favourite mountain. Whistler Blackcomb is known to receive over ten meters of champagne powder each year and their average is only increasing. With terrain on both the Whistler and Blackcomb side either in the alpine, on the peak or near the base it is certain that it will blow your mind. Their terrain includes the world class Nintendo terrain parks, beginner to beyond expert level runs, multiple bowls and endless backcountry and heli skiing availabilities. This combined with their world renowned village, restaurants and extraordinary vibe, Whistler a place you can't scratch off your list!
Written by Joe Jedrej
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